Program Overview
The Intensive Livestock Health and Production at Royal Veterinary College is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Intensive Livestock Health and Production programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 6,490 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 6,490 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Intensive Livestock Health and Production programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
- Students are working professionals and the pace of study is flexible.
- Dependent upon the modules taken, study material may be offered online via our Virtual Learning Environment only. Access is provided to a Study Guide, Reader, Textbooks, Programme Handbook, Student Guide and Student Discussion Board. Academic Tutorials (approximately 2 per year), are offered. (Please note that academic queries will only be answered during tutorials.)
- Although non-compulsory, Indicative Study Calendars provide an indication of the time to spend on each section.
- Examinations are scheduled in October, however, flexibility allows exams to be deferred, if necessary.
- A five-year period is offered to complete the MSc degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Postgraduate Certificate, with an average completion time of three years.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The MSc is designed for those working within the agri-food sector, with many of the assessments workplace targeted.
- Entry to the course will be open to graduates with a university degree which is acceptable to the Royal Veterinary College. Appropriate degrees are Veterinary Medicine or an Honours degree (first or second class) in biological sciences, animal sciences or livestock production.
- Subject to the discretion of the Course Director, applicants with other degrees or prior equivalent experience may be considered.
- The course demands an excellent understanding of both written and spoken English language, including scientific usage and comprehension.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 6,490 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 6,490 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 6,490 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 6,490 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Veterinary College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Veterinary College
Royal Veterinary College
London, college of the University of London
The Royal Veterinary College is a veterinary school located in London and a member institution of the federal University of London. The RVC was founded in 1791 and joined the University of London...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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